The Daily Beast’s London bureau is growing and we’re seeking a creative, witty, and enthusiastic photo editor to help curate the aesthetic of the site. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of American culture and politics, a background in both journalism and photo-editing/illustrating, have a keen eye for compelling and impactful visuals, and the ability to work quickly and under tight deadlines. The role is essential in ensuring that our visual content is as engaging and impactful as our reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

(Photo)Illustrate: Create inventive and witty illustrations – whether using photo collages or original drawing – that capture the story and engage prospective readers

Photo Research: Source, edit, and optimize images for daily stories and features across the site

Infographics: Design and produce infographics, charts, maps, and timelines that bring dynamism to stories and help readers understand complex topics

Rights Management: Obtain and ensure all images used on the site comply with copyright laws and licensing agreements, and secure permissions when necessary

Quality Control: Maintain visual consistency and high standards by ensuring all are properly credited, captioned, and formatted

Collaboration: Work closely with other members of the visuals department as well as editors, reporters, and the social media team to develop creative ways to tell stories

Qualifications:

Minimum 4 years experience in photo editing in a digital media environment

Expertise in Adobe Photoshop, with a proficiency in other Adobe Creative Cloud and supplemental photo-editing software

Strong visual literacy and an eye for detail, composition, and color

Ability to work under tight deadlines and to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively both in-office and remote

Familiarity with current events, pop culture, news media, and American and global politics

Understanding of journalistic ethics and standards

How to apply

Start date: January 4, 2027.

We are recruiting one full-time Photo Editor, Sunday—Thursday, however, some flexibility may be required.

This is a permanent role in a contractor position. You must be based outside of the U.S. to apply. The role is work from home but may change as the Beast expands operations. You do not have to be based in London for the role. Finalists will be required to undertake an edit test. Please submit examples of published work in your application.

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Don’t meet every single requirement listed here? We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re interested in joining the Beast but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we encourage you to give it a shot all the same.

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